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20 David Suzuki quotes to ponder and process
20 David Suzuki quotes to ponder and process

Dr. David Suzuki spoke to RTOERO members during a member webinar and, unsurprisingly, his talk was eloquent and urgent. It left our members and staff […]

How to advocate for issues that matter to you
How to advocate for issues that matter to you

Let’s face it; there’s no shortage of issues to care about and advocate for. It might seem like you need to be part of a […]

How to be an ally
How to be an ally

The world needs more allies—there’s no denying that. Mobilizing allies is the only way to effectively address the many disparities in our communities and institutions. […]

Anti-racism and anti-oppression in Canada: Promote equity through children’s books
Anti-racism and anti-oppression in Canada: Promote equity through children’s books

Books help to shape our thinking and perspectives—this is true for children and adults. It’s essential to be intentional about book choices if you want […]

The nuances of ageism: How intersectionality can impact the experience of aging
The nuances of ageism: How intersectionality can impact the experience of aging

Ageism has significant individual and societal consequences. When ageism intersects with other forms of bias, individuals’ implications can worsen. Canada will soon be a super-aged […]

Healthy at any age: Understanding wellness across the lifespan
Healthy at any age: Understanding wellness across the lifespan

In a society that values youth and physical appearance, aging may seem like something to try to avoid. But everyone ages. It’s natural. Canada will […]

Webinar: The Women’s Age Lab and gendered ageism with focus on older women
Webinar: The Women’s Age Lab and gendered ageism with focus on older women

Presented by the RTOERO Foundation and featuring Dr. Paula Rochon, RTOERO Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Dr. Rachel Savage, epidemiologist and a Research Scientist at […]

Webinar: Building an eldercare system that actually cares
Webinar: Building an eldercare system that actually cares

Presented by André Picard, Globe and Mail health reporter and columnist in September 2021 Health care systems have dismally failed older Canadians for decades. During […]

Webinar: Ageism and intersectionality
Webinar: Ageism and intersectionality

Regional Diversity Roundtable Executive Director Varsha Naik and Coordinator Taranum Khan share what intersectionality is and how it relates to ageism as it intersects with […]